Standard Chartered announced the appointment of Sal Vitale as Managing Director and Head of Coverage for the US and Americas, effective Jan. 13, 2025. In this role, Vitale will spearhead efforts to strengthen the Bank’s coverage capability, connecting corporate and financial institution clients to its global footprint. Based in New York, Vitale will report to Stella Choe, Global Head of Corporate Coverage; Molly Duffy and Jerry Zhang, Global Co-Heads of Financial Institutions Coverage, and regionally to Steven Cranwell, CEO for the US and Americas.

“We are delighted to welcome Sal to Standard Chartered,” said Cranwell. “The Americas has been identified as a critical growth market in support of the Bank’s global cross-border strategy. Sal’s extensive experience in leading high-performing coverage teams and his deep understanding of global markets will be instrumental as we continue to build our business and support our clients across our global footprint.”

“I am thrilled to join Standard Chartered at such a pivotal moment in its growth journey across the US and Americas,” said Vitale. “The Bank’s unparalleled global network and commitment to creating innovative opportunities for its clients make it a truly exciting organization to be a part of. I look forward to collaborating with our talented team to deepen client relationships, expand regional capabilities, and drive impactful outcomes that align with the Bank’s overall cross-border strategy.”

Vitale has close to 25 years of experience in Corporate and Investment Banking. Most recently, he served as Managing Director and Head of US Corporate Coverage at Deutsche Bank. Prior to that, he spent more than 15 years at Bank of America Merrill Lynch across Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, and Debt Capital Markets. Throughout his career, Vitale has specialized in energy, power and industrial clients, excelling in global client coverage and achieving significant results.